The Phalaenopsis orchid is a plant, with a 12 cm transparent plastic pot with a height of 75 cm.
With proper care, you can enjoy the splendid flowers of the Phalaenopsis for a long period, over 3 months. Did you know that when your Phalaenopsis stops blooming, it can be stimulated to bloom again after a 6 month break to recover? We've put together some tips to help you get the most out of your blooming Phalaenopsis. These tips will also show you how to encourage your orchid to bloom more than once.
Temperature and light
Phalaenopsis grows best at a minimum night temperature of 16°C and a maximum day temperature of 24°C. The ideal daytime temperature is between 20 and 22°C. This orchid requires a lot of light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight, especially in the summer months. An ideal place is on a windowsill facing north, northeast, south or southeast. Yellowing leaves can be a sign of too much direct light. If the buds fall off or the leaves turn dark green, the plant may not be getting enough light.
Water and moisture
Water the potting soil, not the plant directly. Rainwater is better than tap water which contains a lot of calcium. It is preferable to water the plant early in the day. It is even better to soak the pot in a bucket of water for 5-10 minutes. Your orchid can then go without water for the next 7 days. In its natural habitat, Phalaenopsis is exposed to high humidity. So, if you want to grow or propagate the plant, it is best to choose a humid place, such as the kitchen, bathroom or greenhouse.
Soil and fertilizer
It is important that Phalaenopsis is planted in well-aerated soil that allows drainage and moisture retention. Special orchid soil, available at most garden centers, is ideal for this purpose and is better than regular soil. Since well-aerated orchid soil does not contain much plant food, it is best to add liquid fertilizer to the Phalaenopsis water. Special orchid fertilizer is available and should be applied twice a month from March to October.
After the flowers have withered
After the Phalaenopsis has finished flowering, you can encourage it to flower again by cutting the stem above the second 'eye'. By "eye" we mean the thickened knot on the stem. Start counting from the base. If the Phalaenopsis produces aerial roots that grow out of the pot, this is a sign that the orchid is healthy. Leave the roots alone. You don't have to push them back into the pot. You can damage them by doing this.
The Phalaenopsis orchid is a plant, with a 12 cm transparent plastic pot with a height of 75 cm.
With proper care, you can enjoy the splendid flowers of the Phalaenopsis for a long period, over 3 months. Did you know that when your Phalaenopsis stops blooming, it can be stimulated to bloom again after a 6 month break to recover? We've put together some tips to help you get the most out of your blooming Phalaenopsis. These tips will also show you how to encourage your orchid to bloom more than once.
Temperature and light
Phalaenopsis grows best at a minimum night temperature of 16°C and a maximum day temperature of 24°C. The ideal daytime temperature is between 20 and 22°C. This orchid requires a lot of light, but does not tolerate direct sunlight, especially in the summer months. An ideal place is on a windowsill facing north, northeast, south or southeast. Yellowing leaves can be a sign of too much direct light. If the buds fall off or the leaves turn dark green, the plant may not be getting enough light.
Water and moisture
Water the potting soil, not the plant directly. Rainwater is better than tap water which contains a lot of calcium. It is preferable to water the plant early in the day. It is even better to soak the pot in a bucket of water for 5-10 minutes. Your orchid can then go without water for the next 7 days. In its natural habitat, Phalaenopsis is exposed to high humidity. So, if you want to grow or propagate the plant, it is best to choose a humid place, such as the kitchen, bathroom or greenhouse.
Soil and fertilizer
It is important that Phalaenopsis is planted in well-aerated soil that allows drainage and moisture retention. Special orchid soil, available at most garden centers, is ideal for this purpose and is better than regular soil. Since well-aerated orchid soil does not contain much plant food, it is best to add liquid fertilizer to the Phalaenopsis water. Special orchid fertilizer is available and should be applied twice a month from March to October.
After the flowers have withered
After the Phalaenopsis has finished flowering, you can encourage it to flower again by cutting the stem above the second 'eye'. By "eye" we mean the thickened knot on the stem. Start counting from the base. If the Phalaenopsis produces aerial roots that grow out of the pot, this is a sign that the orchid is healthy. Leave the roots alone. You don't have to push them back into the pot. You can damage them by doing this.
